Certifications & Awards

Military Child of the Year 2024

Operation Homefront National Recognition

Honored as the 2024 Military Child of the Year for demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and community service. This prestigious national award recognizes military children who overcome the unique challenges of military life while excelling in their communities.

Recognition includes:

• Academic excellence in Computer Science and Research
• Leadership in STEM education and outreach
• Community service and mentorship initiatives
• Resilience and adaptability in military lifestyle

NASA Space Apps Challenge Winner

International Hackathon - 2025

Winner of NASA's global Space Apps Challenge for developing FLARESat, an innovative satellite monitoring platform. Competed against thousands of teams worldwide in a 48-hour intense development sprint.

Project achievements:

• Complete satellite constellation design with CAD models
• Real-time wildfire detection dashboard
• Simulated satellite data generation and analysis
• Integration with NASA FIRMS satellite systems

AP Capstone Diploma

College Board | 2023

Earned the prestigious AP Capstone Diploma through successful completion of:

• AP Seminar: Interdisciplinary research and argumentation skills
• AP Research: Year-long independent research project
• 4+ AP Exams: Advanced coursework in multiple disciplines

This credential demonstrates advanced research capabilities, critical thinking, and academic writing skills—foundations for my current research in human-AI teaming.

Dean's List

Clemson University | Multiple Semesters

Consistently achieved Dean's List honors for maintaining high academic performance while balancing:

• Full-time computer science coursework
• Active research in two laboratory groups
• Part-time work at University Makerspace
• Publication and conference participation

HFES Conference Presenter

2024

Presented research on human-AI team training at the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, a premier venue for HCI and cognitive engineering research.

NATO Research Contributor

2024

Contributed to NATO defense innovation research on autonomous vessel operations during real-world naval exercises and testing scenarios.

Published Researcher

Multiple Publications

Co-authored papers published at AAAI and HFES conferences, plus international journal on AI applications in tropical disease diagnosis.

🇺🇸 English - Native

Full professional proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Primary language for academic research, technical documentation, and professional communication.

🇩🇪 German - Professional Working

Professional working proficiency developed through military family background and international exposure. Capable of technical discussions and cross-cultural collaboration in German-speaking environments.